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Posted by rabbi.deutsch on 25 Jun 2012 / 0 Comment



Hi, We did it!  Finished the Book of Genesis! Jewish tradition says, “Nothing gives G-d greater joy than when we finish a part of His Torah”! Because the Torah is G-d’s “Love Letter” to the Jewish People. And He loves when we study it! … Exodus begins with the death of Joseph and his brothers. […]

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CTN TORAH MINUTE


Posted by rabbi.deutsch on 25 Jun 2012 / 0 Comment



Hi, Hope all is well. … Genesis ends with the death of Jacob. He had come to Egypt with his family to be reunited with Joseph. When Jacob died? Joseph’s brothers were petrified. (Genesis, 50) “Now that Dad is gone, Joseph may take his revenge.  Finally even the score.” Joseph’s response? “Don’t worry.  You meant […]

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CTN TORAH MINUTE


Posted by rabbi.deutsch on 30 May 2012 / 0 Comment



Hi, … Here’s what we might have expected Joseph to do when he saw his brothers. “Hi.  I’m Joseph your brother!  Lets put it all behind us.  I forgive you. Go tell Dad that I’m alive and well.  That I’m second in command here. Bring Dad down here.  I’ll take care of all your needs!” […]

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CTN TORAH MINUTE


Posted by rabbi.deutsch on 30 May 2012 / 0 Comment



Hi, Joseph puts his brothers through the ringer! (Genesis, 42-44) It certainly looks that way. … There’s a famine in the Land of Israel. Jacob sends his sons down to Egypt to buy food. And who’s in charge?  Joseph! He recognizes them.  But they don’t recognize him. Joseph accuses them of being spies. They deny […]

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CTN TORAH MINUTE


Posted by rabbi.deutsch on 30 May 2012 / 0 Comment



Hi, Joseph puts his brothers through the ringer! (Genesis, 42-44) It certainly looks that way. … There’s a famine in the Land of Israel. Jacob sends his sons down to Egypt to buy food. And who’s in charge?  Joseph! He recognizes them.  But they don’t recognize him. Joseph accuses them of being spies. They deny […]

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CTN TORAH MINUTE


Posted by rabbi.deutsch on 30 May 2012 / 0 Comment



Hi, … The blessing of the children. It’s one of the most beautiful customs at the Shabbat Friday night meal. It sends a very important message to the child. Because we can imagine how a child might feel at a festive meal. With all those adults!  Talking about “adult stuff”! And there may be important […]

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CTN TORAH MINUTE


Posted by rabbi.deutsch on 30 May 2012 / 0 Comment



Hi, Joseph was a very handsome man.  (Genesis, 39) And his master’s wife tried to seduce him.  Again and again. Every day. And Joseph resisted. One day, they were alone in the house, and she grabbed Joseph by his garment. Joseph left his garment in her hand and ran out! Then she accused Joseph of […]

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CTN TORAH MINUTE


Posted by rabbi.deutsch on 30 May 2012 / 0 Comment



Hi, “Bible Stories.” The Torah is not meant to be a history book. Sometimes it will spend pages and pages on one story. Like Abraham taking care of guests. Or Joseph and his brothers. And then it will skip a few hundred years. Not a very complete history! The stories are there because they teach […]

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Posted by rabbi.deutsch on 30 May 2012 / 0 Comment



Hi, Let’s start “Joseph and His Brothers.”  (Genesis, 37- 47) Joseph is the “apple of Jacob’s eye.” He shows it.  And the brothers see it. They’re very jealous.   And to top it off? Joseph tells his brothers about his dreams. How the brothers bowed down to Joseph. He seems to want to rule over them. […]

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Posted by rabbi.deutsch on 30 May 2012 / 0 Comment



Hi, Just returned from a wedding. … Get ready! We’re about to start what is probably the most well known “Bible Story.” “Joseph and His Brothers.” Full of drama.  Intrigue.  And family dynamics. But most importantly? Its full of lessons for life! … You may have seen a few of the movies. But as I […]

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